Bid to End Homeless Services for Those Who Refuse Multiple Housing Offers Slammed as 'Cruel' – 16/07/2025
Homeless charities have expressed concerns over reports that local authorities could stop families who refuse multiple social housing offers from accessing emergency accommodation.The Irish Examiner reported this week that the government could give Ireland’s city and county councils the power to remove offers of homeless accommodation to those who repeatedly decline an offer of housing.It comes as homeless figures continue to climb to record levels, with 15,747 people – including 4,844 children – living in emergency accommodation during May.Ber Grogan, Executive Director of the Simon…
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